Administrative Assistant (FT)

Job Locations
US-NJ-Jersey City

Job ID

2017-1075

# of Openings

1

Category

Quality Assurance

Overview

Entrepreneurial Spirit, Rooted in Tradition. At Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA), we can tout a storied reputation more than 300 years in the making. Our parent company, Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation, is a research-driven pharmaceutical company with global reach – and one of Japan’s oldest and most respected companies.

With the recent FDA approval and availability in the U.S. of RADICAVA® (edaravone), a treatment option for people diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), MTPA is rapidly expanding our operation across all functional areas to launch this new product in the U.S. market. Concurrently, the company is expanding its research efforts and exploring collaborations with partners to discover and bring treatments to market for unmet medical needs including orphan diseases. We currently seek motivated professionals who share our vision of scientific excellence, innovation, and unwavering dedication to improving the lives of patients.

Reporting to the Vice President, Operations and Strategy, the Administrative Assistant will provide a broad range of administrative support to ensure the smooth functioning of the department.

Schedules, plans and coordinates a variety of events and meetings (in-house and off-site, ad hoc and recurring) which may include internal and affiliate staff members, outside consultants and key opinion leaders; duties may include booking arrangements, purchase of food, supplies and handout material, if appropriate, and recording of action items

Assists other administrative staff in scheduling and supporting meetings outside the specific department or area assigned

Performs other departmental duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum High School degree or certification

Minimum of 5 years administrative experience, including experience in a healthcare company/environment

Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, planning, records management and general administration